Director, Scheduling

Job Type: Full-Time l Location: Texas l Department: Data Center Delivery l Reporting to: SVP, Data Center Delivery | Work Location Type:  #hybrid

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

The Director, Data Center Scheduling is a strategic leadership role responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end delivery of IREN’s data center infrastructure across West Texas and Oklahoma. This leader owns the integrated master schedule (IMS) across all active and pipeline projects – from Childress and the Sweetwater hub through to our Woods County, Oklahoma development – ensuring seamless cross-functional alignment and proactive risk mitigation.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS): Develop, manage and govern comprehensive end-to-end master schedules for every data center project, integrating milestones across land and power, design, long-lead procurement, civil and vertical construction, energization, commissioning, IT fit-out and handover to Operations.
• Cross-Functional Deliverable Tracking: Oversee and hold accountable all cross-functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Power and Interconnection, IT, Operations and Finance) to ensure dependencies and critical paths are met on time.
• Capacity Planning & Forecasting: Direct long-term and short-term capacity planning across all regional data centers, aligning MW and IT-load build-out and energization sequencing with corporate demand forecasts, customer commitments and business growth.
• Heat Mapping & Gap Analysis: Design, implement and maintain advanced capacity heat maps to visualize supply versus demand, proactively identifying capacity delivery gaps and triggering mitigation strategies before bottlenecks occur.
• Risk & Change Management: Analyze schedule variances, float erosion and supply chain disruption (transformers, switchgear, generators, cooling plant and GPU deliveries), implementing rapid recovery plans and running what-if and scenario analysis to protect energization dates.
• Executive Reporting: Communicate schedule health, confidence levels and capital phasing implications to the SVP – Data Center Delivery, executive leadership and the Board, with a single source of truth for delivery status.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve scheduling methodologies, work breakdown and coding standards, tools and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive predictability and velocity across the data center portfolio.
• Contractor & Vendor Schedule Governance: Set and enforce the standard for schedule submissions, progress measurement and reporting by general contractors, EPCs and owner’s representatives, and validate contractor schedules against the IMS.
• Capital Efficiency: Partner with Finance and Capital Projects to align the IMS with capex phasing, cash flow forecasting and earned value reporting.
• Leadership & Capability Building: Build, lead and develop a team of schedulers and planners, and act as the recognized subject matter authority on scheduling across the business.

Requirements

• Post secondary education in a relevant field such as Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Operations Research or a related discipline; a Master’s degree and/or PMP, PMI-SP, AACE PSP or CCP certification is preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, with a heavy emphasis on complex mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centers, or large-scale construction, energy or industrial engineering programs
• Demonstrated ownership of an integrated master schedule across multiple concurrent projects with a combined capital value of $100M+, ideally at gigawatt-scale campuses
• Mastery of advanced scheduling tools – Primavera P6 and/or MS Project – including WBS design, resource and cost loading, critical path and float management, and schedule risk analysis (including Monte Carlo)
• Working knowledge of data center delivery sequencing, including utility interconnection and energization, MEP long-lead procurement, commissioning levels (L1–L5) and integrated systems testing, and how each drives capacity availability dates
• Proven ability to build and interpret complex data analytics dashboards, capacity heat maps and scenario-planning models (Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet or similar; SQL or Python an advantage)
• Experience with enterprise capacity planning frameworks and demand versus supply forecasting
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes technical environment, including influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
• Highly proficient in MS Office specifically; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, service providers and potentially members of the community
• Thorough research and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to operate where information is incomplete
• Superior time management and multitasking skills with a strong sense of urgency
• Passionate and confident individual with demonstrated organization, prioritization and critical thinking skills
• Experience with problem solving in complex projects that have a company-wide impact
• Willingness to be based within commutable distance of our West Texas operations and to travel regularly between the Texas and Oklahoma sites

Benefits

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.  
Compensation 

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation Package 

Health & Wellness 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being 

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

Growth & Development 

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture 

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!  

IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. 

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